Tasks and Duties
Week 1 Task: Security Policy Development:
This week, you will focus on developing a comprehensive security policy for a hypothetical organization. This policy should cover all aspects of security including physical security, network security, and personnel security. You will need to research current best practices and regulations to ensure your policy is up-to-date and compliant. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your security policy. The key steps to complete this task include: researching current best practices and regulations, drafting the security policy, and reviewing and revising the policy. You will be evaluated on the comprehensiveness of your policy, your attention to detail, and your ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts.
Week 2 Task: Risk Assessment and Management Plan:
This week, you will conduct a risk assessment for a hypothetical organization and develop a risk management plan based on your findings. This will involve identifying potential security threats, assessing their potential impact, and proposing mitigation strategies. Your final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your risk assessment and risk management plan. Key steps include identifying potential threats, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies. Your work will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of your risk assessment, the appropriateness of your proposed mitigation strategies, and your ability to clearly present your findings.
Week 3 Task: Incident Response Plan:
This week, you will create an incident response plan for a hypothetical organization. This plan should outline the steps the organization should take in the event of a security incident. Your final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your incident response plan. Key steps include researching best practices for incident response, drafting the incident response plan, and revising and finalizing the plan. Your work will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of your plan, your consideration of different types of security incidents, and your ability to clearly communicate the steps of the plan.
Week 4 Task: Security Awareness Training Program:
This week, you will develop a security awareness training program for a hypothetical organization. This program should educate employees about security best practices and how to recognize and respond to security threats. Your final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your security awareness training program. Key steps to complete this task include researching best practices for security awareness training, developing the content of the program, and creating a plan for implementing the program. You will be evaluated on the thoroughness of your program, your ability to effectively communicate security concepts, and your plan for implementation.
Week 5 Task: Disaster Recovery Plan:
This week, you will create a disaster recovery plan for a hypothetical organization. This plan should outline the steps the organization should take to recover from a major security incident or disaster. Your final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your disaster recovery plan. Key steps include researching best practices for disaster recovery, drafting the disaster recovery plan, and revising and finalizing the plan. Your work will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of your plan, your consideration of different types of disasters, and your ability to clearly communicate the steps of the plan.
Week 6 Task: Security Audit Report:
This week, you will conduct a security audit for a hypothetical organization. This will involve evaluating the organization's current security practices and identifying any areas for improvement. Your final deliverable will be a DOC file containing your security audit report. Key steps include evaluating the organization's security practices, identifying areas for improvement, and drafting the security audit report. Your work will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of your audit, the appropriateness of your recommendations, and your ability to clearly present your findings.